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Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over safety concerns

Tesla will recall more than 475,000 cars over potential safety concerns that could lead to crashes.

December 31, 2021

Obama to deliver eulogy at Harry Reid’s funeral

Former President Barack Obama is set to deliver the eulogy at the late Sen. Harry Reid's funeral.

December 31, 2021

China blasts Walmart and Sam’s Club over ‘stupidity’ in removing Xinjiang products

The Chinese government accused Walmart and Sam's Club of caving in to Western pressure after pulling products made in the Xinjiang Province from their shelves.

December 31, 2021

National parks will waive entry fees for five days in 2022

All national parks will be free for five days in 2022 to encourage people to engage in pandemic-observant outdoor activities.

December 30, 2021

Okla. lawmaker pitches book ban that would levy penalty of $10,000 per day

An Oklahoma state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would give parents the power to remove inappropriate books from school libraries.

December 30, 2021

Pelosi extends proxy voting, citing ongoing COVID-19 concerns

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday extended Congress' new remote voting into February because of a spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the holidays.

December 29, 2021

Conservative group plans candlelit vigils on Capitol riot anniversary

A conservative group is planning to host several candlelight vigils to mark the one-year anniversary of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

December 29, 2021

Dr. Fauci in line for biggest annual retirement payout in U.S. history

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he won't be retiring any time soon, despite qualifying for the largest federal retirement package in the country's history.

December 29, 2021

Democrats urge Biden to cancel student debt as administration extends payment deadline

Several prominent Democrats are continuing to push President Biden on canceling student debt, shortly after the administration extended a payment deadline for borrowers.

December 28, 2021

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Kwanzaa a fake religion, rips College Republicans for observing it

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed the national branch of College Republicans for observing Kwanzaa, the seven-day celebration of Black and African family, community and culture.

December 28, 2021

Rep. Peter Welch vows to stop stock trading after violation

Rep. Peter Welch has promised that he and his wife will stop stock trading, after reports that he failed to promptly disclose sales his family made earlier this year.

December 28, 2021

Biden family offers Christmas message of ‘hope’ to country

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden offered a promise of "hope" on Christmas in their message to the nation.

December 25, 2021

Heckler interrupts Pelosi’s speech with ‘Let’s Go, Brandon!’ chant

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was interrupted by an anti-Biden demonstrator on Monday when she gave a speech in her San Francisco district touting the bipartisan infrastructure law.

December 21, 2021

Volunteers lay 150,000 wreaths at Arlington to honor nation’s fallen service members

Resuming an annual tradition paused last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Arlington National Cemetery welcomed roughly 40,000 volunteers on Saturday to lay wreaths to honor service members.

December 18, 2021

White House touts vaccination rate, school openings as top yearly accomplishments

In a memo obtained by The Washington Times, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris noted an increased vaccination rate, school openings, and a declining unemployment rate.

December 18, 2021

‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor fired from show over alleged involvement in Jan. 6 riot

A voice actor for the animated TV comedy "Bob's Burgers" has been ousted from his job, after allegedly attending the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

December 18, 2021

U.K. police clash with anti-lockdown protesters over COVID restrictions

Thousands of protesters in London clashed with police, as demonstrators on Saturday took to the streets to oppose COVID restrictions.

December 18, 2021

Trump blasts McConnell for caving on debt ceiling

Former President Donald Trump blasted Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell over a recent deal he made with Democrats to allow them to raise the debt ceiling, saying the Kentucky Republican fell for a "scam" put forward by the Democrats.

December 18, 2021

Blue Dog Democrat slams Pelosi on allowing members of Congress to trade stocks

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Democrat, broke with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on her stance that members of Congress should be allowed to trade stocks.

December 18, 2021

Kamala Harris rebukes Charlamagne tha God for ‘talking like a Republican’ with Biden criticism

Vice President Kamala Harris accused Black media personality Charlamagne tha God of parroting GOP talking points when he posed a question asking who the "real" president is: Joe Biden or Joe Manchin.

December 18, 2021